Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Prayer for Travellers

O God, Who did cause the children of Israel
to traverse the Red Sea dryshod;
Thou Who did point out by a star to the Magi
the road that led them to Thee;
grant us we beseech Thee,
a prosperous journey and propitious weather;
so that, under the guidance of Thy holy angels
we may safely reach that journey's end,
and later the haven of eternal salvation.
Hear, O Lord,
the prayers of Thy servants.
Bless their journeyings.
Thou Who art everywhere present,
shower everywhere upon them the effects of Thy mercy;
so that, insured by Thy protection against all dangers,
they may return to offer Thee their thanksgiving.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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